This summer, an embroidery exhibition is on display in the room in the South Wing at Hildasholm. The embroidery group is behind the exhibition, Embroidery meetings in the spirit of Anna Hådell, which is part of Leksand's Hemslöjdsvänner. The group draws inspiration from Anna Hådells artistry and her way of combining tradition with a freer, more personal expression.
In the exhibition you will encounter embroidery that carries both thought, craftsmanship and story. Here are stitches that move between the quiet and the expressive, with inspiration from nature, form and the possibilities of textile craftsmanship.
Anna Hådell was the director of Leksand Hemslöjd from 1961 to 1975 and made a great effort to renew embroidery on the basis of tradition. Her design language was often based on Nordic flora and fauna, which continues to inspire new generations of embroiderers.
The exhibition starts on 14 May and runs throughout the summer.